September 13, 2017
Ambassador's Weekly Messenger
Helping you stay connected with the various ministries and  events in the  
life of Ambassador Presbyterian Church.

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This Sunday at Ambassador
Foundations: 9 a.m.  Foundations
Join us at 9 a.m. each Sunday for Foundations, Ambassador's Sunday School classes for children age 3 through adult. Nursery available for children 0-3 years.
Worship Service: 10:15 a.m.
Sermon Title: Abundant Grace for the Worst of Sinners
Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-22
Can God forgive a heartless terrorist, a brutal murderer, a hate-filled racist?  Sometimes we encounter people who seem so evil that they are beyond redemption, and we think there's no way God could ever change them.  But God not only can, he does. Join us this Sunday as we look at the conversion of the apostle Paul, one of the most well-known testimonies of God's abundant grace to the worst of sinners.  
Kingdom Kids

Infant/Toddler Nursery:
Karen Lawin & Gail Brown
September 
17
Volunteers
Preschool:
Kyle & Julie Strickland


Ambassador Kids:
Wesley Johnson & 
Rachel Kennedy
Mission Kids: Your Help Needed!
Mission Kids, a ministry for 2nd through 6th graders, lives out God's call to serve through helping others. They strive to cultivate hearts that are passionate about serving while having fun in the process! This group meets at the church one Sunday a month from 3:30-5:00. Read more about and contribute to this month's project here.  Next meeting: this Sunday, September 17 from 3:30-5 p.m. Children in grades 2-6 are encouraged to bring a friend and join us. Contact Karen or Rachel with questions. 
Youth Group
Grades 6-12 meet at the church this Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. See you there!
Donation Station
Visit our Donation Station in the hallway by the kitchen. While you can drop off items for any of our supported organizations at any time, each month or so we will feature a different organization or need. We are currently collecting toiletry items Operation Christmas Child
Soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, ( No Toothpaste or Liquids ), floss, hair accessories, combs and brushes can delivered to the donation station by the kitchen. 
Upcoming Events at Ambassador
Kingdom Kids Playdate
Children birth - 5th grade are part of our Kingdom Kids Ministry.  Kingdom Kids and their families are invited to bring a friend and join us for our next playdate at Jack Smith Park, 9725 Penny Road, Raleigh on Saturday, September 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. We'll play in the splash park if weather allows, so bring swim suit, towels and sunscreen, and a lunch if you like. Questions? Contact Rachel. 
Women's Bible Study
Ladies, we hope you will consider joining us for our fall study. Details are below. If you have questions, contact Cathy Harvey
When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:45 a.m.  beginning September 13
Study: "Abide: A Study of 1, 2, and 3 John" by Jen Wilkin
Book Cost: $5 for the printed PDF. There is not a book to order. 
Childcare: available with advance registration; please register by emailing Cathy.
Ambassador Women's Dessert
You are warmly invited to a dessert at the home of Emily Young on Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. Join us for a night of fellowship, dessert and a chance to talk about future plans for the Ambassador women's ministry.  Please RSVP to Emily Young  if you will attend. 
Annual Fall Festival 
Go ahead and mark your calendars for this year's Fall Festival and 500th Anniversary Reformation Celebration: Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. More details to come!
Ambassador Running Club 
Run or walk with us! We alternate/switch up locations each Saturday, so if you are interested in joining Brad and others to walk or run, be sure to contact him to get on the message list.
Ambassador Ministry Updates
ACTs Groups
ACTs groups are small groups that exist to help people connect in meaningful relationships, grow in faith and care for one another in purposeful gospel community. If you are interested in participating in one of these groups or want more information, please contact the group leader or Pastor Harvey.
 
Sunday Apex Group - Meets every other Sunday: Upcoming Meetings - TBD  6:00 p.m. Leader: Warren Harvey
 
Thursday Apex Group - Meets the second and fourth Thursdays: Upcoming Meetings -  9/14, 9/28 at 6:30 p.m. Leader: Don Knox
 
Sunday Fuquay-Varina Group - Meets every other Sunday: Upcoming Meetings -  TBD .  5:30-7:30 p.m. Leader: Steve Brown
 
Sunday Family Group - Meets on the third Sunday of the month. The whole family participates. Currently on summer break; Next meeting: 9/17 at 4 p.m.  Leader: Cliff Brinson

Sunday Young Adult Group -- Meets the second and third Sundays of the month starting at 12:23 p.m. Leader: Dan Layman
Kingdom Kids  
Serving in Kingdom Kids (Ambassador's children's ministry) is a great opportunity to be a blessing and to be blessed. We are currently in need of more families to serve.  If you'd like to volunteer, please contact our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel Kennedy
Elder Prayer Ministry
Each Sunday after the worship service elders are available at the front of the sanctuary if you have any special prayer needs and would like for them to pray with you.  Should you have an urgent request prior to Sunday, please feel free to let the church know.    (Learn more...)
Mercy Ministry: Get Involved With Remember Nhu
Remember Nhu is a ministry with the mission to end child sex slavery through prevention by providing homes of refuge for at-risk children that serve to meet their physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs. T wo of our own members, Josh Carlton and Matt Peedin, spent a week serving at three Remember Nhu homes established in The Gambia, West Africa by leaders of the Presbyterian Church there. Out of that experience, and in answering God's call, they are now inviting members of Ambassador to get involved with praying for and sponsoring girls in the newest home. Contact  Josh and Andrea Carlton  to or go to the home's webpage ( password: V1mto) for  more information about this great ministry and the opportunities we have to serve the children for the sake of Christ and His kingdom. Please note, if you take a card to sponsor a child, please email Andrea to let her know who you are sponsoring. 
 
Outreach Ministry: mainly music

Sign up for the mainly music newsletter here! Ambassador is excited to offer mainly music , " a fun music group for parents or primary care givers to enjoy together with their young child."  mainly music meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and needs volunteers both on Tuesday mornings and with projects done at home. The fall semester begins September 12.  For more information contact Emily Camp

Stewardship Ministry: Deacon's Fund

Every fifth Sunday of the month we take up a second offering during worship for the Deacons Fund. These funds are used to help those in financial need both in our congregation and in the community.  Please consider a gift this important ministry in our church. You may give any Sunday by noting 'Deacon's Fund' on the memo line of your check. Next Collection: October 29. 

Stewardship Ministry
To help keep the building and grounds tidy and kept up, check out our to-do list here or contact Brad Peterson. Feel free to check the list regularly as items will be added as needed. 
Notes From the Ambassador Office
Grounds Help Needed
Our grounds are in need of some TLC! If you or  your family can help with some weeding in the mulch beds, sign up here or  contact Jennifer in the office for details. 
ARP Magazine Available Online - New Issue!
Our denomination's magazine,  The ARP Magazine is available online here.   We hope you can stay connected to the denomination through this resource and find value in it for your family. 

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